Democracy Courses and Certifications

Gresham College

China and Chineseness - Lessons from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Explore the complex meanings of China and Chineseness through comparative analysis of Mainland China's Communist Party rule, Hong Kong's colonial legacy, and Taiwan's democratic evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gresham College

China and Chineseness - Lessons from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Explore the complex meanings of Chinese identity across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, examining how political systems shape cultural and national belonging.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Democracy and Development: Perspectives from Africa

3 ratings

Learn about the drivers of democratic development in contemporary Africa.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

TED

Is Democracy Doomed? The Global Fight for Our Future

Historian Timothy Snyder explores democracy's fragility, offering historical insights on political systems and tyranny. He proposes a new approach to safeguard freedom and democracy's future.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy

58 ratings at edX

Gain a foundational knowledge of American constitutional democracy and understand how to encourage others to explore their own civic paths, while in parallel crafting your own civic voice and identity.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 1-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Aspen Institute

The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century

Análisis de estrategias autocráticas globales y cómo contrarrestarlas para preservar la democracia, con énfasis en temas de poder, política exterior y desafíos geopolíticos actuales.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

OpenUK

The Open Society and its Enemies

Explore the concept of open society and its adversaries with Professor Neil Lawrence's insightful keynote on machine learning's societal impact.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Pluralism, Identity, and Diverse Democracies in Modern France

Exploring Jewish identity in France amid secularism debates, examining challenges of minority groups in diverse democracies, and seeking paths to cultural flourishing and mutual understanding.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

WeAreDevelopers

Civic Coding - A Framework for Democratic Tech

Explore a framework for democratic technology, emphasizing civic engagement and ethical development in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AI's Global Impact on Democracy and Governance

Explore AI's influence on global democracy, disinformation, and governance. Learn about challenges and strategies to ensure democratic values prevail in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why We Need a Civic CERN - Superintelligence for the People

Exploring the concept of a civic CERN to address societal challenges, focusing on human-centric solutions for democracy, resource management, and climate neutrality in Europe.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Apathy to Action - Rebuilding Trust in the Democratic Process

Empowering citizens through small, actionable steps to engage in democracy, overcome political apathy, and create meaningful change despite complex challenges.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Future of Religious Freedom - Finding a Path Forward Together

Explore diverse perspectives on religious freedom, its importance in democracy, and strategies for fostering pluralism and mutual understanding across political divides.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Comparative Democratic Development Part II: Structuring Democracy

6 ratings at edX

This course is designed to follow Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy. There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although an interest in democracy, democratic structures and institutions, as well as democratic deve…

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Mathematics of Democracy, Politics and Manipulation

27 ratings at Coursera

Explore the mathematics behind democracy, voting systems, and political manipulation. Gain insights into electoral processes, weighted voting, apportionment, and gerrymandering to understand modern democratic challenges.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course